The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its 2018 Preseason Poll with three Big 12 teams named to the top 25.

The Big 12 preseason favorite, Texas, was ranked at No. 3 in the AVCA Coaches’ Preseason Poll. Baylor came in at No. 16, marking the highest preseason ranking since 2000, when the Bears chimed in at No. 21. Iowa State earned a ranking at No. 21 to round out Big 12 teams in the poll. Additionally, Kansas received votes in the poll.